Drug Takeback Program

Where to safely drop off your unwanted medicine in New York

Use the search function below to find convenient locations with secure disposal drop-off locations or where you can obtain mail-back supplies. Call (844) 4-TAKE-BACK or (844) 482-5322 for more information or to order mail-back supplies.

New York has indicated that the following items are accepted or not accepted at kiosk locations:

ACCEPTED: Medications in any dosage form, except for those identified as Not Accepted, in their original container or sealed bag.

NOT ACCEPTED: Herbal remedies, vitamins, supplements, other personal care products, Emptied medical devices, batteries, mercury-containing thermometers, sharps, illicit drugs, pet pesticide products, animal medicines, and biologics.

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While the listing of participating drop-off and mail-back supply locations is regularly updated, you should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

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While the listing of participating drop-off and mail-back supply locations is regularly updated, you should confirm, prior to visiting a location, that it will be open when you intend to visit and will be able to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Blockchain Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Blockchain Pharmacy

2139 3rd Avenue
New York, NY 10035
Business Hours for Blockchain Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Gotham Pharmacy Inc

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Gotham Pharmacy Inc

2258 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10035
Business Hours for Gotham Pharmacy Inc
Day Opening Hours
Monday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Duane Reade 14398 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14398 (Walgreens)

1352 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10021
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14398 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Community, A Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy 15313

  • Mail-back supply location

Business Address for Community, A Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy 15313

19 BRADHURST AVENUE
HAWTHORNE, NY 10532
Please contact location for hours of operation.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

1275 York Ave
New York, NY 10065
Business Hours for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 11:59 pm

MetroRx

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for MetroRx

300 E. 102ND ST.
NEW YORK, NY 10029
Business Hours for MetroRx
Day Opening Hours
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 1:00 pm

MHHC Pharmacy

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for MHHC Pharmacy

57 West Burnside Ave, Suite B1
Bronx, NY 10453
Business Hours for MHHC Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Casa De Vida Pharmacy

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Casa De Vida Pharmacy

52 West Burnside Avenue
Bronx, NY 10453
Business Hours for Casa De Vida Pharmacy
Day Opening Hours
Monday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Westmed Medical Group - Yonkers-ridge Hill

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Westmed Medical Group - Yonkers-ridge Hill

73 Market Street
Yonkers, NY 10710
Business Hours for Westmed Medical Group - Yonkers-ridge Hill
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Avenue C Pharmacy (Sohan Rx Inc)

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Avenue C Pharmacy (Sohan Rx Inc)

178 Avenue C
New York, NY 10009
Business Hours for Avenue C Pharmacy (Sohan Rx Inc)
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am - 7:00 pm

NYCO Chemists, INC II

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for NYCO Chemists, INC II

129 Montague St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Business Hours for NYCO Chemists, INC II
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Cobble Hill

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for Cobble Hill

380 Henry Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Business Hours for Cobble Hill
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 11:59 pm

The New Jewish Home

  • Drop-Off Location

Business Address for The New Jewish Home

2553 University Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
Business Hours for The New Jewish Home
Day Opening Hours
Sunday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Monday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tuesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thursday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Friday12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Saturday12:00 am - 11:59 pm

CVS Pharmacy 02939

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for CVS Pharmacy 02939

500 Grand Street
New York, NY 10002
Business Hours for CVS Pharmacy 02939
Day Opening Hours
Sunday9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Well Cornell - Adult Internal Medicine

  • Mail-Back Supply Location

Business Address for Well Cornell - Adult Internal Medicine

1321 York Avenue
New York, NY 10021
Business Hours for Well Cornell - Adult Internal Medicine
Day Opening Hours
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed

Duane Reade 14242 (Walgreens)

  • Drop-off location

Business Address for Duane Reade 14242 (Walgreens)

401 East 86th Street
New York, NY 10028
Business Hours for Duane Reade 14242 (Walgreens)
Day Opening Hours
Sunday10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Before visiting a location, please confirm the operating hours and the location’s ability to accept your medications or provide you with mail-back supplies.

Drop-off location

Medication drop boxes are installed at nearby locations such as pharmacies and law enforcement offices for residents to simply drop off their expired or unwanted household medications for safe, free, and convenient disposal.

Mail-back supply location

Medication mail-back package pick-up sites are located throughout your community and provide free, postage-paid mail-back disposal packages for residents to safely dispose of unwanted household medication by mail.